Flash Flood in Albany County, Wyoming

Flash Flood August 13, 2022 · Albany County, Wyoming

$76K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rainfall and hail resulting in creek flooding near Lake Owen on the eastern side of the Mullen Burn Scar. Fox Creek Road between Albany and Woods Landing flooded and was closed after a 5 mile stretch was washed out. Road damage of $76,381 was reported with this flash flood.

The wider storm

Flash flooding occurred across parts of Albany County Wyoming, including the city of Laramie and the eastern part of the Mullen Burn Scar in southwest Albany County the afternoon of 13 August. Slow moving monsoonal thunderstorms impacted southern Albany County. Fox Creek Road in the eastern Mullen Burn Scar was completely washed out for a 5 mile stretch between Albany and Woods Landing. Additionally, widespread flash flooding was reported in Laramie from separate storms.

Began near Albany (41.1700, -106.0800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1042005. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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